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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.25, 324.66 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.25, 324.66 and 134.33 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.25 : 324.66 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.25/324.66 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.25x = 324.66 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.25x = 43,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,611.58/235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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